This is a soothing remedy when you are coming down with a cold—though you need not wait for a cold to try it!

　　

Ingredients

6 servings

　　2 tablespoons light olive oil

　　6 medium white or red onions, quartered and thinly sliced

　　3 to 4 garlic cloves, minced

　　1 teaspoon grated fresh ginger

　　3 to 4 tablespoons miso (any variety) dissolved in 1/3 cup warm water, or to taste

　　Salt and freshly ground pepper to taste

　　

Step 1

Heat the oil in a soup pot. Add the onions and sauté over medium-low heat until golden. Add the garlic and continue to sauté slowly until the onions are lightly browned, stirring often, 15 to 20 minutes.

　　

Step 2

Add 5 cups water and the ginger. Bring to a simmer. Cover and simmer gently for 15 minutes.

　　

Step 3

Stir in the dissolved miso, remove from the heat, and season. Allow the soup to stand for 15 minutes, covered, and serve.

　　

nutrition information

Step 4

Calories: 108

　　

Step 5

Total Fat: 5g

　　

Step 6

Protein: 7g

　　

Step 7

Carbohydrate: 13g

　　

Step 8

Cholesterol: 0mg

　　

Step 9

Sodium: 465mg

　　The Vegetarian 5-Ingredient Gourmet